MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
covers fitted to underside and engine bay not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
covers fitted to underside and engine bay not allowing full inspection
Damage at rear end of offside front door.
Exhaust system - Rear silencer box is deteriorated.
Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.
Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.
Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE ALONG UNDERSIDE OF CAR - REAR SECTION. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Damage at rear end of offside front door.
Exhaust system - Rear silencer box is deteriorated.
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE ALONG UNDERSIDE OF CAR - REAR SECTION. (1.1.11 (c))
Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.
Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.
Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.
Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)
Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.
Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)
Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.
Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.
Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.
Lower undertray and top covers fitted
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split on drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Lower undertray and top covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
rear tyres worn to 2mm in centre of tread n/s repeater lens cracked
rear tyres worn to 2mm in centre of tread n/s repeater lens cracked
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Neaside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY55 KPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 KPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AY55 KPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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